Episode 03: Those Left Behind

In this podcast I’m really excited to talk to one of my best friends who I’ve known for over 20 years. One of the most interesting things we discussed was how it felt for Cody to see me up and leave for the Middle East every few months. I never knew that it was difficult for him to have his best friend constantly in harm’s way and it really got me thinking and led to some deep insights for me. We also got to talk about the importance of Veteran’s mental health. In my travels I experienced a lot of trauma and I know lots of others who experienced the same. Veterans—and anyone who goes to combat—do their best to live their hero life and it’s important that all of us work to protect them. It doesn’t matter if we agree with the policies that send us to war—principled disagreement is a necessary component of a vibrant civil society—those who head to the front lines need every bit of support we can give them. I hope you’ll enjoy hearing about my life through the lens of someone who knows me better than almost anyone else.